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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.69, 33,460.59 and 13,636.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.69, 33,460.59 and 13,636.69 is: 18,817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.69 : 33,460.59 = 13,636.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.69/33,460.59 = 13,636.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.69x = 33,460.59 × 13,636.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.69x = 456,291,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,291,693.05/24,247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.94

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